The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1251081-nissan-altima-2013-recall-steering · Recall date October 10, 2012 · Official notice: NHTSA #12V494000
“NISSAN ALTIMA (2013) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated October 10, 2012. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251081-nissan-altima-2013-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 12V494000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=12V494000).
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Nissan North America, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 12V494000 — Nissan North America, Inc. NISSAN ALTIMA (2013) recall — Steering Hello, I own a NISSAN ALTIMA (2013) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 12V494000 from Nissan North America, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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